Rudolph

Our busy boy has been well-busy!  Sweet Ben doesn’t know how to sit still and this results in bumps and bruises including one right on the nose (hence-Rudolph).  It’s getting much better, but last week Ben tripped at school as they were walking inside and scraped his nose.  Thank God it happened a day after picture day! 

Daddy’s been getting to work extra early these past few weeks so he can be home in time to enjoy the gorgeous weather we’ve been blessed with.  Trips to the park and the field across the street keep our active boy a happy boy.  Mommy had the stomach flu and daddy has had some toe issues so it’s been a few days of no outside time for sweet Ben.  Today we took him across the street with a ball and it was bliss.  He loved playing with Daddy and then ended his time scraping all the bark off a tree.  Happy as a clam! 

Ben turned 16 months on Sunday.  16 months going on 16 years!  This little man is INDEPENDENT!  He wants it his way on his time.  He still loves his mac n cheese and blueberries, but also LOVES water.  His sign for water has turned into touching his ear and saying something that I don’t think sounds anything like water, but it gets the job done.  He would drink it 24/7 if we let him.  At least it’s healthy.  I think he might be a chef when grows up because man he loves to help Daddy cook.  We call him our sous chef because he’s always wanting help.  I think Santa may have already gotten someone his own kitchen :)  But as much as he’s growing up, he still loves his Mommy and Dada.  His hugs and kisses melt our hearts as does his smile.  Oh Ben, we love you SO much!!!

 

I took a ton of pictures today and just couldn’t decide which ones so here’s a bunch!

 

 

this is what he does as he starts to run

 

 

 

hugs for Daddy are the greatest!